Embarkation Day

My computer is not liking blogger right now so these are the only pictures I can get on today.

Where to even begin! Brett and I recently returned from a 7-day Alaskan cruise. We had such a great time. We went with Brett's parents and 2 of his brothers and their wives (no, they each don't have more than one). We also left our kids at home with my mom, and brother and his wife-a big shout out: THANKS! It was so relaxing and divine. Alaska truly is majestic. Our port of call was out of Seattle. We left early that morning and headed straight for the ship to check in and of course have our first meal of the trip. We couldn't miss out on an opportunity to eat. We had the mandatory muster drill and headed again to our first meal in the dining room where I got the princess love boat for dessert. I have decided there are so many great pictures I am going to have to do a day by day and that still won't even cover it all!

A Teaser

The Buzzzzz

A couple of weeks ago we went to a Bees Game. Brett's aunty and uncle had some extra tickets and so we headed out with them. It was such a blast and the kids were spoiled rotten! Let's just say "Smitty" has a few conncetions. We went up to a suite and were visted by Bear and Bumble. The girls freaked out to say the least when Bear started spraying silly string. They weren't quite as afraid as Bumble and we even got the little one to blow him a kiss. We topped it all off with a heaping dish of ice cream and headed out for the night, way passed my bed time.

Chili's Night

I think this is an awesome way to help support the up coming Relay for Life. Please come and get food while supporting us! You do have to bring in this coupon, so just print it out and come on down. We are still madly on the hunt for any Cancer Survivors as well. If you know ANYONE who has fought the battle let them know about the Relay for Life. It is on Aug. 7-8. They are recognized that night and also get dinner. Let me know if you or anyone is interested.

L.O.V.E.

(the one on the far left is P)

I just love, love, love little girls dance recitals. This year was so much fun to watch. The little princess did such a good job this year. She knew the whole dance which was to L.O.V.E. and they spelled it out with their arms. Their costumes were all absolutely darling. She was so excited to get flowers at the end. I think her favorite part about the whole thing is getting to wear make-up. This girl seriously has a thing for make-up. In fact, just last night, she went and found the blush I had bought for the recital, and hid. I noticed she had disappeared and so I called for her and when she came downstairs she promptly informed me that she had gotten sunburned.

She had taken the bright pink blush and put it all over her face. She did look like she had quite the lopsided sunburn.

Moving On, Part II

Serious and ready to start

His carpool group

Proud parent moment

His cute teachers (available)

Performing with his class

Promotion for Big T from Kindergarten was last week. We had a busy few days. We went to his school for his program. It was quite entertaining. As my mother-in-law so rightfully put it, "He knew things I don't even know if I ever knew". They sang songs about the continents and different thing that live and grow on each one. They told us about Mt. Rushmore, which presidents are on it and what number of president they are. They memorized cute little sayings throughout the year, the tried and true old cliches. They would practice writing these in cursive as well. I finally learned that they teach cursive to help them learn to read from left to right. Makes sense. His saying was, "Look before you leap". He nailed it. He had a fantastic year and learned to much. I am so proud of him.

Moving On

Princess graduated from her first year of preschool. I can't believe this year has gone by so quickly. She has mastered writing her name, knows the alphabet and sounds and can count to 30. Her teachers were so cute and put together a darling book of things they have done throughout the year. It is perfect, I don't have to save anything because I have this book to save. She loves school and can't wait to get started for next year. Her program was full of some very cute songs. Way to go, sweetie!